Preview: Manchester Academy Mavericks vs. Delta Streets Academy Lions
The Manchester Academy Mavericks will head out on the road to square off against the Delta Streets Academy Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Manchester Academy is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
Last Friday, Manchester Academy ended up a good deal behind Central Holmes Christian and lost 50-32. While losing is never fun, Manchester Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi basketball rankings (they are ranked 299th, while Central Holmes Christian is ranked 143rd).
Delta Streets Academy suffered their biggest defeat since November 16, 2023 on Saturday. They were the victim of a tough 47-21 loss at the hands of Pillow Academy. Delta Streets Academy just can't catch a break and has now endured four defeats in a row.
Manchester Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Delta Streets Academy, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which bumped their record down to 6-13.
Manchester Academy was dealt a bruising 68-26 loss at the hands of Delta Streets Academy in their previous meeting back in December of 2023. Can Manchester Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
